Bill > HB3903

This bill requires local governments within urban growth boundaries to mandate at least one dedicated parking space per multiunit dwelling, with a specific variance allowance for developments located within one-half mile of bus stops that provide frequent service (more than six buses per hour during working hours). The bill modifies existing Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) in the land use planning chapter, specifically adding a new section to ORS chapter 197A that establishes this parking minimum requirement. The legislation aims to ensure that new multiunit residential developments have adequate parking infrastructure, while also providing flexibility for transit-adjacent housing by allowing variances in areas with high-frequency public transportation. By setting a standard parking requirement, the bill seeks to address potential parking challenges in urban residential developments while simultaneously offering an exception for locations with robust public transit options, which could reduce individual car dependency.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3903